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One Shot Kill

Book 6

By Robert Muchamore

Paperback

£7.99

The sixth adventure in the Henderson's Boys series: find out how CHERUB began!

Spring, 1943. The war is turning against Germany, but Hitler isn't giving up. In a secret bunker deep in occupied France, scientists are hard at work on Hitler's latest deadly weapon: code name FZG-76.

Back in England Henderson's boys will need to undergo advanced sniper training if they've any chance of infiltrating the bunker. Parachuting into occupied France, they track down a secret dossier filled with invaluable material - and uncover the meaning of the enigmatic code.

For official purposes, these children do not exist.

Biographical Notes

Robert Muchamore was born in Islington in 1972 and spent thirteen years working as a private investigator. He loves Arsenal and watching people fall down holes. He hates swimming and getting chased by cows.

He was inspired to start writing by his nephews` complaints about the lack of anything for them to read!

The CHERUB series has now become a number one bestseller in several countries.

For more information, go to www.muchamore.com.

Other details

ISBN:
9780340999189

Publication date:
01 Nov 2012

Page count:
352

Imprint:
Hodder Children's Books

It has the feel of something quite big and satisfying... Muchamore's voice is fresh and direct. — Daily Telegraph

Muchamore's plain, punchy, often funny style ... is highly effective... This clever, tense novel is a great way of getting bored boys interested in history. — Amanda Craig, The Times

This book was un-put-downable. It gripped me from start to finish, and was just as good as the CHERUB series, if not better! — Aaron, 14, First News

Gripping and compelling — - Carousel

A must-read for all teenagers. — Woman's Way

A high-octane read that kept me on the edge of my seat. — Daily Express

My favourite book is One Shot Kill... it is full of adventure and excitement. -Charlie Weeks / 11 yrs old — The Abingdon Herald

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Contributors:

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Authors:

Adam Blade

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Authors:

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Authors:

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Authors:

Ally Carter

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Authors:

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Authors:

Robert Muchamore

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Robert Muchamore

Authors:

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Robert Muchamore

Authors:

Robert Muchamore

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Robert Muchamore

Authors:

Robert Muchamore

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Robert Muchamore

Authors:

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Albert Uderzo

Authors:

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Robert Muchamore

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